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06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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06/11/2026

Arizona Wallet adds more features and functions

The Arizona Wallet app can now alert you when your vehicle registration is about to expire, directly on your smartphone. To learn more about the Arizona Wallet and the other digital wallet options available in Arizona, please visit azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.

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Photo from the Loop 101: Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard project.

06/10/2026

ADOT wins 5 awards for excellence in transportation partnering

The winners of the 2025 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award have been announced, and ADOT received five awards for roadway construction partnerships. The annual competition recognizes partnering processes and achievements...

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Boulders on a highway? For US 89A repairs, ADOT called Boulder Busters

Learn how ADOT used an explosive device the size of a shotgun shell to reopen 24 miles of US 89A after a widespread flash flood.

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08/03/2016

Travel tips for football fans driving to Camp Tontozona

Football fans headed to Camp Tontozona near Kohls Ranch should be prepared for heavy traffic on SR 260.

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08/01/2016

From the Director: Protecting your 'blind side'

What does Arizona Cardinals left tackle and captain Jared Veldheer have in common with the Arizona Department of Transportation? We both know that seat belts save lives.

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07/31/2016

Where in AZ??

We're wondering if you've taken a Sunday drive on this road. If you have, tell us where this photo was taken in our Where in AZ?? challenge.

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07/29/2016

Traffic switch signals another milestone for Bell and Grand project

Switching traffic to newly constructed westbound lanes of Grand Avenue at Bell Road advances construction an overpass and upgraded eastbound lanes.

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07/28/2016

ADOT kicks off safety campaign with Arizona Cardinals player Jared Veldheer

ADOT partners with Arizona Cardinals player Jared Veldheer for its “Seat belts. For life.” campaign.

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Graphic showing who is involved in I-11 study

07/27/2016

A who's who of involvement in the I-11 study process

With a three-year environmental study that began recently for an I-11 corridor between Nogales and Wickenburg, here’s a quick rundown of who’s involved.

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